Keeping up with USA and global premium power efficiency standards, Oriental Motor U.S.A Corporation is pleased to introduce Brother's new 1/2 HP three-phase, F class insulation along with the 1 – 3 HP ie3 new geared motors. All gearheads remain the same, only the AC Motors are new.

As part of the global efficiency AC motor standard, Brother International has released their premium ie3, 1HP to 3 HP ac geared motors. At the same time, they have upgraded the 1/2 HP three-phase gear motors, as all three-phase brother GTR Series motors now feature “F Class” motor insulation, meaning they are inverter duty rated. All new motors have new part numbers. There has been no change to the 1/2 HP single-phase, 115 VAC gear motors. Oriental Motor will continue to be offering 3 types of “Mid Series” geared ac motors with this line up expansion;- The G3 Parallel Shaft type- H2 Right-Angle Foot Mount- F3 Hollow Bore types.

Premium Efficiency known as ie3 will become the standard in the USA (and Europe) as mandated by the U.S. Department of Energy, effective in the summer of 2016, for all geared motors in the power range of 7.5 kw (1 HP) up to 375 kw (500 HP). Motor only went into effect in 2015. To ensure Oriental Motor can meet this regulation, our partnership with Brother International continues with the new lineup of ie3 gear motors.

*Oriental Motor's brushless DC motor systems are already highly efficient and are above this efficiency standard so they are not impacted by this requirement.

HistoryBrother is well know as offering superior Hypoid and Helical geared motors. The brand is “GTR”. Their factories in Japan utilize the most advanced gear cutting machines in the world. With their advanced technology, they are able to offer high strength, compact size gears integrated in one (combination type) package in larger horsepower ratings then the competition. Each gear motor is sealed at the factory, utilize grease (not oil) in the gearbox and offers an “O” ring design so the motors can be mounted in any direction.